The Center has walk-through interpretive exhibits and award-winning
theater programs to educate the visitor on the tale of events that lead to
the 1980 eruption. Nearby nature trail and and the Silver Lake wetlands
provide opportunities to observe waterfowl, wildlife and native vegetation
against the backdrop of Mount St. Helens. West of Mount St. Helens.

43 miles east of Castle Rock, WA on State Route 504. Phone:
360-274-2130.

Discover how plants and animals, and even people, have re-colonized the
blast zone via a video-wall theater program, interpretive exhibits, and
nearby self-guided trail. Enjoy panoramic views of the volcano, newly
formed lakes, and the debris-filled Toutle River Valley. Operated by the
Forest Service. Northwest of Mount St. Helens. Open daily 10 AM to 6 PM
May through October. Winter hours and days are reduced.

Spectacular views of the lava dome, crater, pumice plain and the
landslide deposit. A wide-screen theater presentation and interpretive
displays teach visitors about the sequence of geologic events that changed
the landscape. Discover the art and science of monitoring an active
volcano and predicting eruptions. Read eye witness accounts from eruption
survivors. Five miles north of Mount St. Helens (closest).

The video is a "must see". Be sure to stay for the final scenes! Open
daily from 10 AM to 6 PM May through October. Closed in winter.

Pine Creek Information Station
Staff will help you with travel directions, picnic spots, camping, trails
and ideas on how to make the most out of your visit. A short movie will get
you ready for adventure into the Monument. South of Mount St Helens.

Woods Creek Information Station
Has visitor information materials. Across the road is the Woods Creek
Watchable Wildlife Site. East of Mount St Helens

Other Information Sources

Offers exhibits, pictures, gift shop, helicopter tours and Llama rides
- entry is free. The building is a mortise-and-tenon solid wood and peg
construction and is reported to be the largest building of this type
constructed on the West Coast since Mt. Hood Lodge was built in the
1940's. Constructed by Cowlitz County with the interior built and
furnished by the concessionaire, Foodmasters Inc. of Longview, Washington.

The Charles W. Bingham Forest Learning Center is a partnership between
Weyerhaeuser Company, Washington State Department of Transportation and
the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The center is open to the public from
May to October free of charge.

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